The home team had won the previous four meetings between Westfield and Lake Braddock, and Lake Braddock kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs fell 29-23 to the Bruins on Friday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bruins apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Westfield lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was PJ Sutherland, who rushed for 116 yards. Another big playmaker for Westfield was Malachi Lee, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Westfield, racking up 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Lee, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Lake Braddock's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Payton Holmes, who rushed for 87 yards and two TDs. Holmes is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Tyrone Jackson was another key signal caller, throwing for 215 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
The defeat was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 3-2. As for Lake Braddock, their win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westfield will challenge James Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warhawks' defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so the Bulldogs' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lake Braddock, they will take on Woodson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bruins are facing the Cavaliers at the right time seeing as the Cavaliers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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